The CBOT was mixed to end a week that featured mostly bearishness with a surprise decline in Argentina’s soybean crop ratings sparking a rally in soybeans and soymeal. Corn futures traded both sides of unchanged and only posted 1-cent gains for the day, but signs of strength were evident. Wheat futures were lower again and erased most of the support signs that emerged on Thursday. The livestock contracts were all lower as well with cattle drifting lower in quiet trade while the hog market saw a sharper selloff. The Export Sales report was once again bearish the corn market with sales and exports falling below their needed target. Wheat shipments were also disappointing and were just one-quarter of last week’s volume, a su...
What You Need to Know Today: Commodities were mostly lower across the board today after yesterday’s Federal Reserve meeting hinted at a potential interest rate hike later in 2026. The dollar index reached its highest level in over a year, and a strong dollar makes U.S. agricultural expor...
The U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) enters its mandated six-year review on 1 July. The original intent of the review is outlined in Article 34.7, which obligates members to: Provide recommendations and decide on appropriate actions. Extend the USMCA for another 16 years and meet aga...
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Weighing in on strategic realignment
WPI’s team was retained by the governing board of a U.S. industry organization to review a decision, reached by vote, to invest significant assets into the development and management of an export trading company. WPI’s team conducted a formal review of this decision and concluded that the current level of market saturation would limit the benefits of the investment. Based on WPI’s analysis and recommended actions, the board subsequently reversed its decision and undertook a strategic planning effort to identify more impactful investments. On behalf of numerous clients, WPI has not only assisted in identifying strategic paths but also advised their implementation.